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My dad is 57 years old, recently within the last 3 months his hand with randomly close into a closed fist for about 30seconds and he cannot open it un?
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Should see a Hand MD: Would suggest seeing a hand specialist. This is an orthopedist who has expertise in this.
Answered 10/4/2016
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